Dorien Rookmaker, the number two of BVNL, shouted “Wij willen ons land terug!” at ElsFest, a demonstration against asylum seekers on Saturday at Malieveld. Her unexpected appearance followed Wybren van Haga’s scheduled speech.
- Dorien Rookmaker shouted, "We want our country back!"
- The demonstration took place at Malieveld.
- Rookmaker was previously a member of D66.
- BVNL's chances of winning seats are approximately zero.
- Rookmaker claimed to have fought for stricter asylum policies.
- She has a background in major companies like Achmea.
Rookmaker claimed that closing borders is permissible despite claims from Den Haag that it is not allowed by Brussels. She asserted that she fought for stricter asylum policies during her time as a Member of the European Parliament, but her actual contributions remain questionable.
Rookmaker previously served four years in the European Parliament without notable achievements. Her political journey includes roles in D66, Forum, and now BVNL, reflecting significant shifts in her affiliations.
“Genoeg is genoeg!”
— Dorien Rookmaker
Originally reported by chrisaalberts.nl as “Een vrouw met een parelketting staat te schreeuwen bij ElsFest. Waarom?” on 2025-09-23 15:02:00.
